It took me 25 years to figure this out
I love flowers. I’ve known that for a long time. I love walking through formal gardens. I also love looking for...
Read MoreWhat to do when you can’t travel
What an unbelievable couple of months it has been! The last time you heard from me, I had published a blog post...
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Cruises
The holidays are over, but winter isn’t. Many people start dreaming of a tropical getaway right about now. The cruise lines know...
Read MoreGift Ideas for Travelers
The holidays are almost upon us and many people are looking for ways to delight their loved ones. I’d like to offer...
Read MoreDisplaying Travel Memories – My National Parks Wall
Most of us take lots of photos while we are traveling. If you’re anything like me, those photos might make it into...
Read MoreLife Lessons I Learned from my Father
It has been less than a year since my father passed away. They say the first year is the hardest. This week...
Read MoreDayton, Ohio: Where the Wright Brothers invented the airplane
A wealth of sites related to Dayton’s aviation history make it a go-to destination for aviation enthusiasts. Most people know the Wright...
Read MoreSouth Florida’s National Parks – a two-day itinerary
Last summer my son, Connor, was working at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. For his 20th birthday, the rest of...
Read More30 Ways to Experience Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Pura Vida is the unofficial motto of Costa Rica. Literally, it means pure life. It can be used as a greeting or farewell,...
Read MoreBiltmore at Christmas – North Carolina
Biltmore is the largest privately owned house in the United States. It had been on my bucket list for quite some time and...
Read MoreHappenings in the first half of 2018
I started 2018 with the best of intentions. I had planned to write at least one blog post a month. January –...
Read More37 Reasons to Vacation in Hawaii
Aloha! Did you know that Hawaii is the #1 aspirational destination for North American travelers? Maybe a post about reasons to vacation...
Read MoreTravel Goals – 3 Steps to make a Vacation Master Plan
It’s the start of a new year, and many people’s resolutions seem to focus on health. While that most certainly isn’t a...
Read MoreTravel Planning for 2018
“Would you please pass the incredible adventures?” Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I am looking forward to having my kids home...
Read MoreScuba diving with giant manta rays in Hawaii
People often ask about our favorite state or favorite trip. That’s such a tough question to answer because we’ve had so many...
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